Life celebration, benefit set for officer killed in July 7 hit-and-run

UPDATED 11:06 AM CDT Aug 14, 2013

NEW ORLEANS -

The city of New Orleans will hold a life celebration and benefit for fallen NOPD Officer Rodney Thomas.

The event will take place Aug. 15 from 6:30-10 p.m. at Tipitina’s, located at 501 Napoleon Ave.

Tickets for the event are $30 in advance and $40 at the door and include free peer, premium mixed drinks, sparkling wine, food and entertainment including performances by Rich Collins and the Kangaroo Assassins, The Wise Guys, Dash Rip Rock and special guests.

Tickets in advance can be purchased at PJ’s Coffee at 5432 Magazine Street and the NOPD 2nd District Station at 4317 Magazine Street.